Prepare against Clement Rihouay
France · World #6,484 classical · FIDE ID 625000
Our database contains 231 games by Clement Rihouay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clement Rihouay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clement Rihouay before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,235 | 2,273 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,215 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,240 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 87 | 63 | 81 | 37.7% |
| As White | 124 | 56 | 27 | 41 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 107 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clement Rihouay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clement Rihouay's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 94.4% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Rihouay usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rihouay usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Rihouay usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rihouay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rihouay usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 98.1% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Clement Rihouay's chess games
All 231 games by Clement Rihouay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 87 wins, 63 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,409 | chT-NED 1617 | B03 |
| Nov 2015 | Dharma Tjiam | 2,379 | chT-BEL 1516 | E12 |
| Apr 2008 | Axel Delorme | 2,377 | chT1A-FRA 0708 | B50 |
| Nov 2016 | Henk Vedder | 2,374 | chT-NED 1617 | C14 |
| Dec 2008 | Arnaud Payen | 2,366 | chT1B-FRA 0809 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| chT1B-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,198 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,348 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-BEL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,189 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clement Rihouay's chess games?
231 games by Clement Rihouay, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Clement Rihouay has played.
What does Clement Rihouay play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Clement Rihouay opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clement Rihouay answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Clement Rihouay play as White?
As White, Clement Rihouay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clement Rihouay play as Black?
As Black, Clement Rihouay most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Clement Rihouay's FIDE rating?
Clement Rihouay is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Clement Rihouay played?
Our database contains 231 games by Clement Rihouay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 63 draws, 81 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clement Rihouay?
231 games by Clement Rihouay reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.